daa2 zaai1打齋打斋

Jyutpingdaa2 zaai1

Yaledá jāai

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To perform a Taoist ritual for the dead, commonly done in traditional funerals.

colloquialother

How it's used

This term specifically refers to rituals performed by Taoist priests to guide the soul of the deceased. It carries a heavy, solemn tone and is strictly associated with death and mourning. While it is a standard practice in traditional Chinese funerals, it is not used in casual conversation outside of discussing funeral arrangements.

Examples

keoi5佢uk1屋kei2企jan4人bong1幫keoi5佢daa2打zo2咗coeng4場zaai1齋。

His family arranged a Taoist funeral ceremony for him.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知bin1邊dou6度jau5有si1師fu2傅ho2可ji5以bong1幫sau2手daa2打zaai1齋aa4呀？

Do you know where to find a master who can help perform a Taoist funeral ceremony?

Common phrases

daa2打tong4堂zaai1齋

to perform a Taoist funeral ceremony

daa2打coeng4場zaai1齋

to hold a Taoist funeral ceremony

Common mistake

Avoid using this term in any context other than funeral rites, as it is deeply tied to death and the afterlife. Using it to describe any other type of religious ceremony or performance would be considered highly inappropriate and disrespectful.